River Rattlesden Walk

Environmental Sustainability and Biodiversity Impact

At Viridor Credits Environmental Company, we take the
sustainability and impact of the projects we fund very seriously.
Our application form will request information from you as to what
steps you are taking to ensure your project is both environmentally
sustainable and has minimal impact on biodiversity as
possible.

The following links provide a wealth of useful information and
ideas for making your project more sustainable. Please note that
Viridor Credits is not responsible for the content of external
webpages.

Biodiversity Impact

Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life in a
particular habitat. In most cases, your project will have an impact
on local biodiversity, and the materials your project will use will
also affect biodiversity. There are three considerations to make
when planning your project:

1 How can you reduce the impact of your project on
biodiversity?

2 How can you mitigate any impact of your project on
biodiversity?

3 Are there any legal requirements regarding biodiversity you
must consider prior to starting works?

Any works that involve roofs or the removal of vegetation or
alter the water table may be subject to additional legal
considerations.

Roofing works: Click here for information on what to
consider when planning roofing works (all content (C) RSPB). Click
here for information on
bats.

Outdoor mitigation: Click here for The Wildlife Trusts'
advice on making room for nature (all content (C) The Wildlife
Trusts).

Environmental Sustainability

Although a carbon-neutral project is very difficult to achieve,
it is possible to make subtle changes to your project in order to
reduce the impact it has on the local and global environment. Using
recycled or sustainably-sourced materials, environmentally-friendly
designs (such as light tunnels in roofs and insulation) and
reducing and managing waste properly will all contribute to
reducing the impact of your project on the environment.

Projects relating to buildings: The following link contains
information and advice on sustainability that you should consider
during the planning stage of your project: click here (All content (C)
HLF).